Mind-blowing Facts That Literally Nobody Has Heard Before

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We are sorry to report that, if you're hearing this for the first time, apples may be a bit older than you previously thought. Supermarket apples are usually never "fresh." They get picked between August and November, they get covered in wax, air-dried, and sent to cold storage. They are then sold six to 12 months after they are picked. 

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